Children’s Books on Freedom

Written By Olive Branch

For Children Ages 3-7 Years

Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins
By Weatherford, Carole Boston
Freedom Soup
By Charles, Tami

For Children Ages 5-9 Years

Freedom Summer
By Wiles, Deborah
 

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These four books carry important messages for children who need to be seen, heard and feel like someone understands. These books have also been banned in many preschools and school districts. Please enjoy this list of wonderful books.

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You Can’t Celebrate That! by Nadia Jaboneta shares one teacher’s story of personal reflection, openness with children, and partnering with families to explore racial identity, religious celebrations, and racism.

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“When you tell your story, you free yourself and give other people permission to acknowledge their own story.” This book not only helps us get to know people in our field that we may not know about, but it also reminds us that we all have a story to tell.

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